janderson412(at)hotmail.c
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 Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:22 pm Post subject: Undercarriage Height |
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I didn't know there was a difference in height with age. Does anyone know
the two height dimensions?
Re the pros n cons of tube and bungee, it's like any argument between the
old and new. But then that's the thing about us humans, I bet some stood
back and joked when the first wheel was rolled out....not sure that there's
still folk that think it (the wheel) was such a good invention as many
(mainly bureaucrats and rule makers) seem hell bent on making it square
again.. J
From: "fox5flyer" <fox5flyer(at)i-star.com>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Undercarriage
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:32:40 -0400
With all due respect to those who have voiced their input on this
subject, I'd just like to add my two bits (which is all that it's
worth) to this. This spring gear/tube gear thread has been off and
on for as long as I can remember on this list and I seriously doubt
that there will ever be a consensus as to which is better.
In my opinion, having had both, it's a trade off. Currently I have
the spring gear, but only because it came with the kit. The spring
gear is significantly heavier. Mine, with all hardware, wheels,
tires, brake calipers was almost exactly 75lbs. I've seen people go
to great lengths to save just a few grams of weight on various things
to keep the weight down, yet add a bunch more "pounds" and $$$$ to
add the spring gear. I've never felt my S5 with spring gear was
easier to handle than my old Model II with tube gear was. Both
tracked straight and handled cross winds just fine. Where the big
difference was (other than weight) was when I'd misjudge my full
stall landing and drop it in from a few feet up. The tube gear would
really bounce where the spring gear tends to just soak it up
smoothly. That's about the only difference I've ever been able to
note. I have the "tall" spring gear that was produced on the early
S5s. The gear legs are longer and skinnier than the later models
were.
If you feel your Fox is squirrely then, in my opinion, you need to
focus more on your gear alignment than things like tire pressure,
bungies, or the type of gear you have. A little toe-in can cause a
good handling airplane to be a handful.
So, I guess one just considers priorities, dollars, weight, and the
experiences of others to make a decision on it. Oh, there's also the
factor of bungie replacement every couple years, but I never felt it
was a big deal. I always made my own and the install didn't take
very long.
Regards,
Deke
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